FRANK C. MARTIN K-8 CENTER

1 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT S UNIVERSAL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK 1 2019-2020 FRANK C. MARTIN K-8 CENTER international Baccalaureate World School 14250 Boggs Drive Miami, Florida 33176 Phone: (305) 238-3688 Fax: (305) 232-4068 Hours of Operation Office Hours Daily 8:00 6:00 Before/After School Care Daily 7:00 8:15 1:50 6:00 Pre-Kindergarten Kindergarten Daily 8:20 1:50 First Grade through Eighth Grade M, T, Th, F 8:35 3:05 Wednesday 8:35 1:50 Felicia K. Joseph Head of School Silvia B.

2 Ferrer Robert D. Hoel Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Leidis Arechavaleta Katheryn Capodiferro Program Coordinator Magnet Lead Teacher Website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT S UNIVERSAL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK 2 Miami-Dade County Public Schools The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida Ms. Perla Tabares Hantman, Chair Dr. MARTIN Karp, Vice Chair Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall Ms. Susie V. Castillo Dr. Lawrence S. Feldman Dr. Steve Gallon III Ms. Lubby Navarro Dr.

3 Marta Perez Ms. Mari Tere Rojas Christopher Badillo, Student Advisor Superintendent of Schools Mr. Alberto M. Carvalho SCHOOL OPERATIONS Mrs. Valtena G. Brown Deputy Superintendent/Chief Operating Officer MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT S UNIVERSAL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK 3 Vision Statement We provide a world class education for every student. Mission Statement To be the preeminent provider of the highest quality education that empowers all students to be productive lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. Values Excellence - We pursue the highest standards in academic achievement and organizational performance.

4 Equity - We foster an environment that serves all students and aspires to eliminate the achievement gap. Student Focus - We foster an environment that serves all students and aspires to eliminate the achievement gap. Innovation - We encourage creativity and adaptability to new ideas and methods that will support and improve student learning. Accountability - We accept responsibility for our successes and challenges and seek to transparently share our work in an ethical manner, as we strive towards continuous improvement. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT S UNIVERSAL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK 4 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT S UNIVERSAL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from Principal 09 School s Mission Statement 10 Alma Mater 10 Our School s History 10 Faculty Roster 11 Feeder Pattern Schools 14 School Information 15 Bell Schedule Opening and Closing Hours of Schools Important Dates 16 Back to School Nights - Open House Interim Progress Report & Report Card Distribution Academic Programs Student Progression Plan (SPP)

5 17 Arrival Procedures 17 Students Drop-Off Pick-up Late Arrival Attendance Policy 18 Excused School and Class Absences and Tardies Unexcused Absences Bring Your Own Devices (BYOD) 18 Bullying/Harassment 18 Cell Phones and Other Wireless Devices 19 Closed Campus 19 Closing of School 19 Code of Student Conduct 19 Conferences 20 Cyberbullying 20 Discrimination/Harassment 20 Dismissal 21 Early Sign-Out Rainy Day Dismissal Students Drop-Off Pick-up MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT S UNIVERSAL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont d)

6 Dress Code and Uniform Policy 22 Drugs and Weapons 23 Elevator 23 Emergency Contact Information 23 Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 23 Fieldtrips 23 Flu Vaccines 24 Homework 24 Honor Roll Qualifications 24 Identification Badges 25 Replacement Illness or Accident 25 Internet Acceptable Use Policy 26 Interscholastic Athletics/Intramurals 26 Lost and Found School Policy 26 Mealtime Environment (Cafetorium) 26 Cafeteria Rules Free Breakfast Free/Reduced Price Lunch Program Meal Prices PAYPAMS Peanut-Allergies/Peanut-Free School Mental Health Services 28 Parent Academy 28 Parent Toolkits 28 Parties/Celebrations 28 Physical Education 28 Probation 29 Protocols for Addressing Concerns 29 Public-Private Collaboration 29 Recess 29 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT S UNIVERSAL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont d) Safety and Security 30 Code Yellow/Code Red (Lockdown Procedures)

7 Emergency Operations Plan Fire Drills Threat Assessments Visitors School Activities/Clubs 32 School Class Pictures Process 33 School Rules (General) 33 School Transportation 33 Single Point-Entry 34 Special Education/Section 504 34 Student Records 35 Student Services 35 Student Success Centers 35 Telephone Usage 35 Traffic-Safety Procedures 35 Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Students 37 Verification of Residency 37 Visitors/Volunteers 37 Volunteer Program 38 Primary Years Programme Information 39 Six Transdisciplinary Themes IB Learner Profile PYP Curriculum Model Attitudes in the PYP Middle Years Programme Information 43 MYP Curriculum Model Teaching and

8 Learning in Context Approaches to Learning Requirements for IB MYP Completion Student Honor Code Academic Honesty Policy Appendix A School Calendars 49 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT S UNIVERSAL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont d) Appendix B Florida Statutes and School Board Policies 51 Appendix C Disclosure at Time of Registration 66 Anti-Discrimination Policy 67 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT S UNIVERSAL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK 9 August 19, 2019 Dear Students and Parents, Welcome, Bienvenidos, Bienvenue. It is our pleasure to welcome you and your child to FRANK C.

9 MARTIN international K-8 CENTER for the 2019-2020 school year! We are proud to announce that we have been recognized as an A+ from the Florida Department of Education, for the 19th consecutive year. Our accolades continue to grow because of the efforts of our hardworking students, outstanding teachers and dedicated family members. We are honored to have you as a member of the FCM K-8 family and are confident that we will continue our path of excellence. The constant commitment and enthusiasm of the administration and staff continue to sustain an environment where incredible learning and understanding take place. We are pleased that you have chosen FRANK C.

10 MARTIN international K-8 CENTER to be your child s educational institution, where building the whole child is our goal. By working together, we can continue to make FRANK C. MARTIN international K-8 CENTER the extraordinary school that it has proven to be. This student/parent handbook excerpt and daily planner has been given to you for information about the daily operation of our school. This book is also referred to as the Agenda Book . All students are required to record their home learning assignments in this book, and it is also used for communication between school and home. The principal or teacher(s) may ask your child to present this book as evidence of progress, and it has been proven to be a useful tool during school conferencing.